FRANK LINN, SR., President of the Board

800 Spring Garden Drive

Middletown, PA 17057

Term Expires 1/12

 

Frank Linn, President of the Board, has resided in Lower Swatara Township for thirty-four years.

He graduated from Central Dauphin High School in 1960, and completed Pennsylvania State Police Training Courses conducted for local police.

President Linn has served over thirty-three years as a Township Commissioner, and is Chairman of the Personnel Committee, a member of the Budget and Finance Committee, and liaison to both the Lower Swatara Township Municipal Authority and the PSU-Harrisburg Advisory Board.

A retired employee of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Frank was a Specialist in Intergovernmental Affairs to the Speaker of the House, John M. Perzel.  He is extremely community-oriented, and is President of the Middletown Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, member of the Lower Swatara Lions Club,  the State Association of Township Commissioners to which he was elected State President during 1978-79, the Central Association of Township Commissioners, and the Pennsylvania Magazine of Local Governments. In addition, he was appointed by Governor Ridge to serve on the Census 2000 Advisory Panel. Frank has received numerous awards over the years for his dedication to local government. In 1999 and 2000, he was presented the Excellence in Local Government Award by Governor Tom Ridge for his outstanding service to local government. Frank was also selected Commissioner of the Year by the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners in both 1988 and 1997.  One of Frank's greatest honors was bestowed in 2003, when the State House and Senate named an interchange in his honor -- the Franklin D. Linn Interchange, which is located at Route 283 and North Union Street.  

Frank and his wife Paulette have three children: Frank Jr., Stephanie, and Tammy, and four grandchildren: Abby, Nick, Morgan, and Alex.  His interests include spending time with his family, volunteering for various organizations and community-service groups, and last but not least, playing his well know role as "Santa".

When asked about his duties as Commissioner, President Linn stated, "I am quite honored to serve as President of the Board. I take my position seriously. When a constituent approaches me with a problem, I always try to put myself in their position. I feel it is important to always look at all sides of an issue before making a decision. I love Lower Swatara Township and serving on the Board. I’m also very proud to have had a part in the way this Township has developed."